1992 BMW 740 vs. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1992 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover.
Because 2006 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 740. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 2006 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 740 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 104 L |
